Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.

Santa arrived early, bringing joy to children this Christmas. The 43rd annual Christmas event, hosted by J.P. Hall Children Charities, provided thousands of toys and bikes to families in Clay County, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water.

Officials say five people have been killed, including a 9-year-old, after a Saudi doctor drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday.

Police are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attack.

Church bells rang out in the German city of Magdeburg exactly 24 hours after authorities say a man drove into a busy Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others.

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Authorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market what officials called a deliberate attack.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 19 games.

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no getting away from Santa Claus.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 17.

Jaguars players donated $150 gift cards to 325 local kids to go holiday shopping.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 16.

Christmas came early for a Ponte Vedra Beach resident who recently took home a million-dollar prize.

Still working on your holiday shopping? If you need some inspiration, lifestyle contributor Anne Roy is here with a few great gift ideas to help you out!

Christmas is near and not everyone may be in the holiday spirit. A mental health counselor said that’s normal and could be a sign of holiday depression.

Mail carriers are preparing for a busy holiday shipping season. Several major carriers published their holiday calendar on when to get items in the mail.

Children and their families packed the Prime Osborn Center on Saturday for the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville toy giveaway.

Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.

Hundreds of kids in Duval County are going to have a bike this Christmas as a part of Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 12 games.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 10.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 9.

The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.

Smartphones are on the top of the Christmas list for many children, preteens and teen. But are they ready to have one or will it just lead to more screen time and less family time?

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 5 games.

Consumer Reports is here to help you navigate sales and make smart buys during this busy shopping season.

President Biden attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington D.C.

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 3.

The festivities surrounding the City of Jacksonville’s Christmas tree lighting begin at 5 p.m., and at 5:30, News4JAX will have LIVE coverage from James Weldon Johnson Park, with a special appearance from Olympians like Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, and Caeleb Dressel.

Cool Stuff Vintage, voted Jacksonville’s Best Antique Store for two consecutive years, is spreading holiday cheer by helping locals get creative with recycled, handmade decorations and gifts.

It’s the holiday season! That means it is time for decorations, Santa Claus and, of course, some really ugly sweaters.

If you missed Black Friday you're in luck! The JBL Flip 6 speaker is just $74.99. Get your favorite color while supplies last.

On Tuesday, The Office of the Speaker of the House hosts the annual ceremony for the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, an 80-foot spruce selected from Zarembo Island in Alaska.

While this year’s lineup is slightly smaller than last year’s record-breaking twelve parades, the holiday spirit will be just as lively.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 2.

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, hundreds of people in Fernandina Beach kicked off Christmas with a Black Friday Pajama Party event.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys soccer rankings will be published every Friday during the regular season — except during Thanksgiving and Christmas week. Records are through Nov. 21 games

The News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 19.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas — through the regular season. Records are through Nov. 18.

Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game.

Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas.

It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela.

The world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.

Pink Nickel is behind the scenes finding the latest fashions and bringing them to you with new arrivals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! They currently are celebrating Christmas in July and doubling down on deals with a wearhouse sale! Get ready to ADD TO CART!

The DadFrat brand and movement originated over 20 years ago. Originally as a brand of gifts for proud dads to be the answer to what do we get dad for his birthday, Father's Day, Christmas, and also New Dads. It has recently evolved into a movement to shine the spotlight on the 75 million proud dads in our country as they support and advocate for one another to raise health families.

If you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.

These should be historic occasions in 2024.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 31.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 23.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 16.

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 9.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Jan. 8.

So Consumer Reports is here to make sense of buy now, pay later short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.

Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday.

Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.

If you plan to travel Thursday, leave early -- it’s expected to be the busiest day this year to travel after Christmas.

A man was killed Christmas night in a shooting in the College Park area of Jacksonville's Northside, police said.

Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult especially during the Christmas holiday, but there are resources available that can help you get through.

Windshield wipers and wet roads for Christmas Day travels

Jolly Old St. Nick will sneak out just before the Christmas Day rain.

Over the weekend, there have been a rash of shootings in Jacksonville. News4JAX wants so hear from you as you either attend holiday events or finish off Christmas shopping. Do you feel safe going out for the holidays? Sound off in the Hearken.

Emergency room doctors are sounding the alarm about a number of popular toys and other items that could be dangerous to children for Christmas.

Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.

The Christ Church in the Westside holds a live nativity with real animals.

Over the next few days, millions of people will be traveling by plane and car to get to their destination by Christmas.

Models have backed off on rain for Christmas Eve and put it all on Christmas Day and Tuesday.

From Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.

There are some fabulous light displays all over Northeast Florida, but there's one that's invite-only. Here's your invitation to a house in Mandarin where the snow is always falling.

North American military assets are keeping a sharp eye on Santa's travels.

Cloudy and Warm before the Holiday Storms

As 2023 comes to an end, longtime News4JAX anchor Tom Wills, News4JAX Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn, the crew from River City Live, and the entire newsroom want to leave you with a few final messages.

Dorian Finney-Smith, a former University of Florida basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets, was reunited with his father this week after nearly three decades apart.

Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now.

Warmer and wetter for Christmas

The News4JAX Super 6 boys high school basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 19.

The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 2.5 million passengers each day during the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

We’re down to the final days for you to mail your packages so that they arrive in time for Christmas.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 18.

We use an infrared satellite to sense the heat given off from Rudolph’s red nose, to give us an initial idea of where Santa and his sleigh are.

Some traditions on the list are centuries old, and others are newer but no less cherished.

You heard of Santa Claus… but what about Santa Paws?A local nonprofit organization is making sure all K-9 officers serving Northeast Florida communities have a very merry Christmas.

Christmas came early for the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive linemen last week when they were gifted brand-new golf carts by quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.

Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.

Both Russia and Ukraine have reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the past day.

K9 for warriors gifted 12 service dogs to veterans

Have you talked to him yet? Told him what you would like to see under that tree on December 25th?

From Northeast Florida to Southeast Georgia, SnapJAX users are uploading holiday lights, Christmas trees, local events and more!

Thousands of kids in our viewing area are on the verge of having a special Christmas thanks to the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida.

Today we are discussing navigating the holidays without a loved one.

Saturday was an exciting day at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as thousands of kids received toys for Christmas through the annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville.

Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.

If you want to see something really magical this holiday season you might head over to the holiday lights on Girvin Road. Every year people in the Blackhawk Bluff community come together to create a winter wonderland filled with lights for the community. We found the story behind the lights.

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.

Giving gifts always makes you feel good, but what if you could do something even better and give a gift that keeps on giving? I’m talking about presents that pay-it forward to charities.

The city of Jacksonville is kicking off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree.